PhD Candidate in GNSS Geodesy for Track Positioning

Karlstad University; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 357,120 - 390,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Usual employee benefits

Job summary

Karlstad University is offering a doctoral student position in geodetic surveying with GNSS, starting 15 August 2026, as part of the PhD program in Geodesy and Geoinformatics. The successful candidate will design and evaluate GNSS measurement methods and collaborate closely with RISE and the Swedish Transport Administration.

The ideal applicant has a Master's degree, a strong background in geodesy, physics, and mathematics, and is proficient in Swedish and English. This position offers a full-time doctoral education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent (at least 240 higher‑education credits with a minimum of 60 second‑cycle credits).
• Strong background in geodesy, physics, and mathematics.
• Proficient in Swedish (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate GNSS measurement methods for track position determination.
• Analyze GNSS and reference system data.
• Collaborate with RISE and the Swedish Transport Administration.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and reports.

Skills

Geodesy (GNSS, reference systems)

Physics (electromagnetic propagation)

Mathematics (statistics)

Programming

Swedish proficiency

English B/6 level

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Karlstad University is offering a doctoral student position in geodetic surveying with GNSS, starting 15 August 2026, as part of the PhD program in Geodesy and Geoinformatics. The successful candidate will design and evaluate GNSS measurement methods and collaborate closely with RISE and the Swedish Transport Administration.

The ideal applicant has a Master's degree, a strong background in geodesy, physics, and mathematics, and is proficient in Swedish and English. This position offers a full-time doctoral education.